Business Segments · Goodwill
Defense Systems — Goodwill
Northrop Grumman Defense Systems — Goodwill decreased by 2.0% to $3.64B in Q4 2025 compared to the prior quarter. Year-over-year, this metric declined by 2.0%, from $3.72B to $3.64B.
Analysis
StatementSegment
CategoryCapital Allocation
SignalContext dependent
VolatilityStable
First reportedQ4 2018
Last reportedQ4 2025Jan 27, 2026
Rolls up toGoodwill
How to read this metric
An increase suggests recent acquisitions, while a decrease may indicate impairment charges or divestitures.
Detailed definition
This represents the intangible asset value recorded when the Defense Systems segment acquires another business for a pri...
Peer comparison
Standard across large defense contractors like Lockheed Martin or Raytheon, representing historical M&A activity.
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noc_segment_defense_systems_goodwillHistorical Data
5 periods
| Q4 '21 | Q4 '22 | Q4 '23 | Q4 '24 | Q4 '25 | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Value | $3.41B | $4.23B | $3.72B | $3.72B | $3.64B |
| QoQ Change | — | +23.9% | -12.0% | -0.1% | -2.0% |
| YoY Change | — | +23.9% | -12.0% | -0.1% | -2.0% |
Range$3.41B – $4.23B
CAGR+6.7%
Avg YoY Growth+2.4%
Median YoY Growth-1.1%
Current Streak3 quarters decline
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Frequently Asked Questions
- What is Northrop Grumman's defense systems — goodwill?
- Northrop Grumman (NOC) reported defense systems — goodwill of $3.64B in Q4 2025.
- How has Northrop Grumman's defense systems — goodwill changed year-over-year?
- Northrop Grumman's defense systems — goodwill decreased by 2.0% year-over-year, from $3.72B to $3.64B.
- What does defense systems — goodwill mean?
- The value of intangible assets like brand and synergy recorded on the balance sheet for the Defense Systems segment.